"[13] Erra has been referred to as "the spearhead of the whole modern/progressive metalcore movement" and noted for their "balance between involved riffs, beautiful clean moments and tasty solos.
[18] Carcer City is a progressive metalcore band that showcases "technical riffs amid more prominent atmospheric sections.
"[19] According to Corey Deiterman of the Houston Press, Northlane is a primary contributor of the style, and is "making waves with their particular brand of progressive metalcore, which features ... interesting use of space and ambiance.
"[7] The band I Am Noah [de] formed in 2015; rooted in "ambient metalcore," their debut album was "defined by its progressive riffing and percussive assault.
"[22] Volumes is a djent-influenced progressive metalcore band that has received critical acclaim for their "career-defining" song "Edge Of The Earth," and their 2017 release, Different Animals.